Keto Chicken Avocado Salad
This vegan Keto Chicken Avocado Salad is light, creamy, refreshing, and secretly protein-packed—with absolutely zero poultry in sight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan chicken store-bought or homemade
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley because we fancy
Instructions
- Dice the avocado, chop the onion, and halve those tomatoes like a pro.
- Toss vegan chicken, avocado, tomatoes, and onion into a bowl.
- In a small dish, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper until it looks expensive.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix.
- Gently stir everything together—don’t mash that avocado like it owes you rent.
- Add salad greens, sprinkle with herbs, and serve with confidence and sass.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 28%
- Vitamin A: 22%
- Folate: 25%
- Iron: 18%
- Potassium: 30%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add sliced jalapeños if you like it spicy (and we know you do).
- Swap lemon for lime for a zesty twist.
- Chill before serving if you want it extra refreshing.
- Use romaine if you’re over mixed greens.
- Top with hemp seeds for bonus crunch and protein.